Bonne Maman Mini Pots for Celebrating Advent by Ruth Paget

Costco is selling 12 mini pots of Bonne Maman jam for $15.99 at its Sand City, California store near Monterey.

Two boxes would give two people enough jam for toast in the morning for the 24 days before Christmas.

The mini pots are individually wrapped to look like gifts.

They can be placed on a mantle or window sill and opened daily.

They are a thoughtful way to begin an Advent day.

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Pumpkin Roll Down Ocean Avenue on October 24, 2026 in Carmel, California reposted by Ruth Paget

Carmel-by-the-Sea’s (California) annual Pumpkin Roll down hilly Ocean Avenue to Carmel Beach for smashing is happening on October 24, 2026.

Details about this free event where pumpkins are provided follow:

https://whatsupmonterey.com/events/community-events/annual-pumpkin-roll/2883

Have a smashing good time!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of th Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

UChicago's New Sydney, Australia Study Abroad Program Field Notes reposted by Ruth Paget

UChicago’s Sydney, Australia Study Abroad Program Enjoys Excellent Start reposted by Ruth Paget 

The University of Chicago’s new study abroad program in Sydney, Australia analyzes environment, geography, and urbanization. UChicago’s inaugural 3-week study abroad program in Sydney led by assistant professor Christopher Kindell features much trekking to and in Sydney’s 20+ museums, learning why the city looks like it does based on history and geography, and visiting parks and geographical sites outside the city to understand past development and future challenges as Sydney expands. 

Details about UChicago’s recent study abroad program to Sydney, Australia follow from a UChicago News article: 

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/new-study-abroad-program-takes-student-across-sydney-observe-australias-multilayered-history?mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGlA6PVGQQlzA-Yvf25UUn2ynzkBC6qNrUnVE8vQfy2lpZL0Sj7bSth8LAFl7o6vRB0D9yrBz3KCCXjIaM6DSyn4mgeslSTmxKvBKjT_NfSDwnIHus

This sounds like a great college experience.

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Gams + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory blogs

Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks Made and Filmed by Florence Paget reposted by Ruth Paget https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTfybhspc/

My daughter Florence Paget made homemade barbecue chicken drumsticks and filmed herself making it.

Her barbecue sauce has all five flavor elements that the Chinese like, so I think this recipe might have very wide appeal.

Her video from TikTok follows:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTfybhspc/

The barbecue sauce is made with the following flavor ingredients that the Chinese like:

-ketchup base

-molasses - sweet flavor

-Worcestershire sauce - umami flavor like  mushrooms and beef

-soy sauce - salty

-apple cider vinegar - sour flavor

-hot sauce - spicy flavor

Happy baking!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Dia de los Muertos Happening November 13 - 15, 2026 in Monterey, California reposted by Ruth Paget

Dia de Los Muertos is taking place November 13 - 15, 2026 in Monterey, California.

More information about this event follows:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTfyFvvD6/

Have fun!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture blogs

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Simmer Pot Kits for the Holidays reposted by Ruth Paget

Simmer Pot Kits for the Holidays reposted by Ruth Paget

Holidays scents for the home include citrus and cloves in the simmer pot kits made in the following TikTok video:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTfUu3vML/

Happy Holidays!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Online Ticket Sales for 2026 reposted by Ruth Paget

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 season is underway!

I have posted a link for 2026 ticket sales below:

https://gotickets.com/venues/orchestra-hall-at-chicago-symphony-center?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&tid=kwd-134814804&agid=161223002783&cid=21214372285&int=&pres=9031886&network=g&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21214372285&gbraid=0AAAAAqsaoUQpM9CvRpGav1pHllbnC8l6q&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6ObWBhDDARIsAFdfcUjWRq9eFov1xuKFDiEXd5V0y7kUPcE9aYpvQDhGblAOhmixu2J8CkgaAoj-EALw_wcB

Enjoy the music!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western CivilizationWar Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games